Low Key Keys

52 Frames - Week 18 - Low Key

My preference would have been to take a portrait for the extra credit, but I got this shot done early in the week to ensure the streak continues.

Taken 4/27/20

300' Up

It was a calm day and with virtually no pedestrian traffic, I took the opportunity to do a drone flyover of downtown Long Grove.

Old McHenry Road runs diagonally lower middle to upper right and Robert Coffin Road runs diagonally lower right to upper left.

Taken 4/23/20

Buddies

52 Frames - Week 17 - Soft

My grandson was in a great mood today so I was able to get some shots of him interacting with his very soft stuffed bear.

Taken 4/21/20

Invader

52 Frames - Week 16 - Fast Shutter Speed

I knew from the beginning of the week that catching the drone in flight would be my subject for this challenge.  What I didn't know was how windy conditions would make it difficult for the drone to remain fully stable.

This shot is one of about 60 taken.  I wanted to capture some context with tree tops, all four propeller motors and as few artifacts from the bouncing around as possible.

Taken 4/16/20

150' Up

Flew the drone up to the legal limit in this location. Maximum legal limit in the US is 400' so will need to get further away from controlled airspace to try that.

Taken 4/12/20

Vernon Cemetery

Have seen it many times while cycling, but never really noticed it until perusing the neighborhood on foot, camera in hand.

Taken 4/11/20

Camera -90 Degrees

52 Frames - Week 15 - A Different Angle

In retirement, I've been experimenting flying a drone and shooting photos & video when the weather and flying conditions permit.  It's pretty awesome!

Hovering directly above at about 12' with the camera pointed straight down, this selfie is a first from this angle.

Taken 4/6/20

Love and Freedom

I was challenged by a cousin who just started following my blog to create a photo depicting love and freedom.

This painting by Chinese artist Li-Li conveys those attributes.

What do you think, Chuck?

Taken 4/6/20

Diamonds Deserted

52 Frames - Week 14 - Curves (Alternate)

For my retirement, one of my former partners bought me a gift that I would never have bought for myself; a drone.  I've been experimenting when the weather and flying conditions permit.  It's pretty awesome!

I shot the curves of the baseball diamonds from about 100' up.

Taken 4/1/20

Path Deserted

52 Frames - Week 14 - Curves

The Des Plaines River Trail South is usually filled with walkers and cyclists.  In these days of Stay-at-Home orders, oftentimes we have this path to ourselves.  Trying to get at least a 3-mile walk or a bike ride in every day.

Taken 4/1/20

Early Buds

Early signs of spring color along the DPR Trail.

Taken 4/1/20